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2015 Map of Fairview Alpha

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Fairview Alpha
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Red River oxbows and bottomlands dominate this section of Louisiana, where the border between Red River and Natchitoches Parish follows the shifting historical course of the water. The community of Fairview Alpha sits on higher ground to the north, served by a network of rural roads such as Bethany Pres Church Rd and Kees Rd. This region is characterized by its complex hydrology, featuring numerous named bodies of water including Black Lake, Flag Lake, and Passoit Lake.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by several established burial grounds, including Zion Cem, Hawes Cem, and Nativity Cem. Significant landmarks such as Grappes Bluff and The Crevasse indicate the varied topography along the river's edge, while small settlements like Powhatan, Timon, and Wood mark the crossroads of the agricultural landscape. The presence of Smith Island and Oldriver Red River highlights the legacy of the river's meandering path through the central parishes.